Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Kiwi |
| Birthplace | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Date of Birth | 31/10/1992 |
| Age | 33 years |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Inderbir Singh Sodhi |
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| Nickname | Ish |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 31/10/1992 |
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| Birthplace | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Hometown | Auckland, New Zealand |
| School | Papatoetoe High School, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Religion | Sikhism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 23/09/2019 |
| Wife | Angelina |
| Children | None |
Family
| Father | Rajbir Singh Sodhi (Doctor) | ||||
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| Mother | Simrat Sodhi (Teacher) | ||||
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| Grandmother | From Lahore, Pakistan (pre-partition) |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Dipak Patel (former New Zealand cricketer) | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #61 (New Zealand) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Teams |
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| Bowling Style | Right-arm legbreak | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||
| Nature on field | Cool | ||||||
| Records/Achievements (main ones) |
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| Career Turning Point | Sodhi's consistent performances at the domestic circuit helped him get an early call-up for the New Zealand 'A' squad |
Favourites
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| Favourite Film | The Notebook (2004) |
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| Favourite Cricket Ground | Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Australia |
| Favourite Dance Move | The Running Man |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sodhi's family moved to Auckland from Ludhiana, Punjab in 1996 when he was just 4 years old. | |
| 2. Initially a right-arm fast-medium bowler in his childhood, Sodhi transitioned to leg-break bowling under Dipak Patel's guidance. | |
| 3. He was ranked as No. 2 at his high school club, Papatoetoe. | |
| 4. As of February 27, 2017, Sodhi achieved 5 five-wicket hauls in 45 first-class matches. | |
| 5. Among cricketers with Indian heritage playing for the Black Caps, Sodhi is the only New Zealand player born in India. | |
| 6. Sodhi drinks alcohol | |
| 7. After 10 seasons with Northern Districts, Sodhi moved to Canterbury in New Zealand domestic competitions from the 2022-2023 season onwards |